5 of 7 orchid species found in Cotabato endemic to PH

Orchid species documented in the mountains of Magpet, Cotabato, during a biodiversity monitoring activity by Cenro Matalam from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6. Five of the seven recorded species are endemic to the Philippines. (Photos courtesy of Cenro Matalam information officer designate IMCinconiegue)

MANILA, Philippines — Five of seven orchid species documented in the mountains of Magpet, Cotabato, are endemic to the Philippines, according to a biodiversity monitoring activity conducted early this month.

The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Matalam, through its Wildlife Resource and Conservation Unit, recorded the species during the three-day monitoring activity.

The five endemic orchids were identified as Dendrobium treacherianum, Dendrobium rhombeum, Phalaenopsis sp., Robiquetia cf. micramphora and Stichorkis sp.

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